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How to get fromLake Tekapo to Kaiteriteriby bus, train, car, plane, or shuttle

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There are 8 ways to get from Lake Tekapo to Kaiteriteri by bus, train, car, plane, or shuttle

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  1. Bus, train, drive

    best
    1. Take the bus from Tekapo to Rollestonbus bus
    2. Take the train from Christchurch to Pictontrain train
    3. Drive from Picton to Kaiteritericar car
    13h 27m

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Tekapo to Christchurchbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Christchurch to Blenheimbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Blenheim to Nelsonbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Millers Acre Carpark to Kaiteriteribus bus
    15h 2m
    $140–292

  3. Drive 642.4 km

    1. Drive from Lake Tekapo to Kaiteritericar car 642.4 km
    7h 36m
    $188–271

  4. Drive to Timaru, fly to Nelson Airport, bus

    1. Drive from Lake Tekapo to Timaru (TIU)car car
    2. Fly from Timaru (TIU) to Nelson Airport (NSN)plane plane TIU - NSN
    3. Take the bus from YHA Nelson to Kaiteriteribus bus
    8h 7m
    $150–735

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Tekapo to Christchurchbus bus
    2. Take the train from Rangiora to Blenheimtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Blenheim to Nelsonbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Millers Acre Carpark to Kaiteriteribus bus
    16h 12m
    $337–770

  6. Drive to Timaru, fly to Woodbourne Airport, bus

    1. Drive from Lake Tekapo to Timaru (TIU)car car
    2. Fly from Timaru (TIU) to Woodbourne Airport (BHE)plane plane TIU - BHE
    3. Take the bus from Woodbourne to Nelsonbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Millers Acre Carpark to Kaiteriteribus bus
    10h 20m
    $174–836

  7. Tour to Christchurch International Airport, fly to Nelson Airport, bus

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Lake Tekapo to Christchurchshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Nelson Airport (NSN)plane plane CHC - NSN
    3. Take the bus from YHA Nelson to Kaiteriteribus bus
    9h 25m
    $372–684

  8. Tour, shuttle, bus

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Lake Tekapo to Christchurchshuttle bus
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Christchurch to Nelsonshuttle bus
    3. Take the bus from Millers Acre Carpark to Kaiteriteribus bus
    11h 42m
    $345–1,205

Lake Tekapo to Kaiteriteri by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration15h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket$140Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 736.2 km
  • Duration: 13h 27m

What companies run services between Lake Tekapo, New Zealand and Kaiteriteri, New Zealand?

You can take a bus from Tekapo to Kaiteriteri via Christchurch, Blenheim, Nelson, and Millers Acre Carpark in around 15h 2m.

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